damonster

I appreciate it. They scrubbed it with a little brush, but the chemical smell they used to clean with has just lingered. I’ll give them a call. Thanks...

About 2 weeks ago we had some work done to our 2 units. Our downstairs unit had the evaporator coils cleaned. Ever since then, we’ve been smelling a rather strong “bitter” smell when we walk past the filter grate. I figured it would get better over time, but after 2 weeks it’s still just as strong. ...

[quote]Sounds like this house and property own you, not the other way around. Selling the house would be an easy decision to make although it may hurt your pride.[/quote] I appreciate you saying this. I haven’t really thought of it like this but, it’s absolutely true! I believe if I were able to...

[quote]You can’t drive and work more than 10 hours a day, come home and do yard work until bedtime, and enjoy life.[/quote] I know. When we bought the place it seemed like a good thing at the time but, I’m getting to the point that a yard with a battery operated mower sounds wonderful. I used to ...

[quote]Idk man, going to work for an accounting firm doing taxes fricking blows. It's not like thats an exciting job.[/quote] Taxes are one of the things everyone hates. Ideally, I could find something where I wouldn’t be doing taxes. I could see that leading to some burnout pretty quick....

[quote]In another post you mentioned your desire for the CFP, but you may want to research salary structures for CFP. Most of the ones I know start out with a low base pay, and you really make your money on your fees/commissions; then after a few years your base draw is gone, and you are strictly fe...

[quote]Just sign up for Becker and get going. Hug your wife and kids because you may not see them for a few months while you study. The best advice I can give you is to take it very serious from the start. If you fail a section do it again.[/quote] I understand what you’re saying but, is it so ti...

[quote]Get your CPA while you’re working to get to the 20 year mark. Having CPA after your name gives you more job options than just being an accountant does, even in the non public accounting sector. Keep in mind that in the private sector you may have to move somewhere.[/quote] Whatever I end u...

[quote]Most jobs blow. It is what it is.[/quote] Yeah, this one isn’t too good but certainly could be worse. [quote]Next March, I get to walk away. Until then I have to suck it up.[/quote] Congratulations! [quote]Can you start an independent contracting business on the side? Just avoid...

[quote]18 years in tells me you may be close to starting to hit some retirement benchmarks. I’d check a few things, what do you get when you hit 20 or 25 years. If you leave government, then come back do you have to return in a certain time frame to maintain your previous years towards retirement be...